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November 14, 2011
4 Interview Prep Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip
CareerealismInterviews are extremely nerve-racking, you’re simply being judged. The fate of your future relies on how you come across to an employer/interviewee. You may have spent months on your job search to get an interview so it’s important you don’t mess up by not preparing enough. There are so many interview tips out there; let's cover the most important four.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2011
Make phone interview work
JOYCE E.A. RUSSELL, Special to The Washington PostIn today's job market, applicants can expect to undergo numerous interviews for jobs. While applicants often spend hours practicing face-to-face interview skills, many pay less attention to their phone skills, despite the fact that many interviews start with a call.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2011
How to answer common interview questions effectively
Careerbuilder.comEvery hiring manager has a different set of go-to interview questions. In a recent survey by our company, we asked more than 650 managers in the United States and Canada to name the single question they ask that provides the most insight about a job applicant. Responses ranged from classic queries ("Where do you see yourself in five years?") to less-traditional ones ("How would you describe yourself in five words?"). While there's not always one right way to answer an interview question, some approaches are better than others. Here are some questions from the survey that you may face in your next interview, along with tips on how -- and how not -- to answer them:
Read MoreNovember 11, 2011
Enable America Honors Military Veterans with Job Opportunity Programs
PR.comTampa, FL, November 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- In conjunction with Veteran’s Day, Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has launched its third annual series of programs devoted to disabled veterans and wounded warriors. The programs are part of the group’s month long observance of “Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month.”
Read MoreNovember 09, 2011
STEM grads help bring new business to Florida
The Tampa Tribune, Ed H. MooreGov. Rick Scott's 2012 Job Creation and Economic Growth agenda includes an encouraging focus on Florida's STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects. Florida's higher education graduates have a huge effect on the state's business community, and these programs are important to bolster a work force that attracts new businesses to the state.
Read MoreNovember 06, 2011
Creative techniques and resume writing can help job candidates shine in their search
nwitimes.com, Bob MoulesongWhile the overall economy has improved somewhat, jobs are still tough to find. The unemployment numbers in Indiana have steadily increased over the past few months. The lack of job growth has resulted in a new jobs package being introduced to Congress by President Barack Obama. While the federal initiative may help job candidates down the road, there are a few things that can be done to help immediately. Job candidates can make some subtle changes in the way they approach the job search that can bring instant gratification.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2011
Scott dings anthropology, showcases local manufacturing
The Tampa Tribune, Richard Mullins & Yolanda FernandezGov. Rick Scott says he loves anthropology majors. He just wants them to know there may be no jobs for them when they graduate. Science and technology majors, on the other hand, are the ones who will boost the Florida economy, he said.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2011
Florida's Minimum Wage
Department of Economic OpportunityThe Florida minimum wage is $7.67 per hour, effective January 1, 2012.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2011
Obama jobs bill killed in Senate
The Associated Press, Reporters: Andrew Taylor, Ben FellerWASHINGTON -- United against President Barack Obama, Senate Republicans voted Tuesday night to kill the jobs package he had spent weeks campaigning for across the country, a stinging loss at the hands of lawmakers opposed to stimulus-style spending and a tax increase on the very wealthy.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2011
Scott: Jobs key to recovery
Gulf Coast Business ReviewFlorida Gov. Rick Scott believes the state’s road to economic recovery depends upon the jobs he believes can be created the quickest — those in the hospitality and agriculture industries.
Read MoreAugust 01, 2011
Changes to unemployment benefits start today
Bay News 9, Reporter: Trevor PettifordKelly Allen, Business Services Director, speaks about the work search reform, which took effect on Monday, August 1st. This new reform, and others, affected unemployment compensation claimants.
Read MoreAugust 01, 2011
New rules in effect for unemployment benefits
ABC Action News, Reporter: Ashley GlassKelly Allen, Business Services Director, and UC claimant, Jennifer Ritenour, speaks with ABC Action News reporter, Ashley Glass, about the changes to filing for unemployment compensation.
Read MoreJune 29, 2011
Panorama Laboral Preocupante
CentroTampa.com, Reporter: Myriam Silva-WarrenEd Peachey discusses the calculation of the unemployment rate, TBWA training dollars and submitting new applications for unemployment assistance with CentroTampa.com.
Read MoreJune 10, 2011
No more cuts! Tampa Bay area Manufacturers adding jobs
ABC Action News, Reporter: Ashley GlassABC Action News reported on the Mobile Outreach Skills Training (MOST) Program being offered by Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance.
Read MoreMay 12, 2011
Virtual job fair planned for young workers
10 News, Reporter: Bob Shackelford10 News picked up on our online efforts to get out-of-school youth trained with work-readiness skills and employed for summer work. Read the article on the 2011 Youth Virtual Job Fair.
Read MoreApril 21, 2011
McDonald's 1st Annual National Hiring Day
Bay News 9, Reporter: Dalia DangerfieldTBWA Career Manager, Dayle Greene, spoke to Bay News 9 regarding the positive outlook a hiring event like McDonald's 1st Annual National Hiring Day can create. Additionally, Dayle touched on the wage sacrifices that many job candidates are making in order to become employed.
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